| Issue ID | 814958 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10354337 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 06/09/10 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 1500 st. The contact made numerous attempts to start the engine before the engine started. When the gear was shifted from park into drive, and while applying the brakes, an unintended acceleration occurred. The engine rpms began to increase and repeated pressure was applied to the brake pedal, followed by a slow delayed response. The gear selector was put into the neutral position, then the vehicle traveled approximately one hundred feet and came to a complete stop, and immediately the engine stalled. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle be taken to a dealer for further investigation. The manufacturer accepted responsibilty for the towing expense. The contact had significant concern of the safety issue involved. The failure mileage was less than a 1,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HILLSBORO, OR |
| VIN pattern | 1D7RV1GT2ASXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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